Lexicon perioché: Region, area, district Original Word: περιοχή Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Scripture passageFrom periecho; a being held around, i.e. (concretely) a passage (of Scripture, as circumscribed) -- place. see GREEK periecho NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom periechó Definition circumference, a portion circumscribed NASB Translation passage (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4042: περιοχήπεριοχή, περιοχῆς, ἡ (περιέχω, which see); 1. an encompassing, compass, circuit (Theophrastus, Diodorus, Plutarch, others). 2. that which is contained; specifically, the contents of any writing, Acts 8:32 (Cicero, ad Attic. 13, 25; Stobaeus, eclog. ethic., p. 164 (ii., p. 541, Gaisford edition)) (but A. V. place i. e. passage; cf. Sophocles' Lexicon, under the word). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περιέχω (periechō), meaning "to encompass" or "to surround."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for περιοχή, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew terms such as גְּבוּל (gebul, Strong's Hebrew 1366), meaning "border" or "territory," and אֶרֶץ (erets, Strong's Hebrew 776), meaning "land" or "earth." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe geographical areas and regions, similar to the function of περιοχή in the New Testament. Usage: The word περιοχή is used in the New Testament to describe a particular geographical area or district. It is often employed to specify the location where certain events took place or to identify the region associated with a particular group of people. Context: The Greek term περιοχή appears in the New Testament to describe distinct geographical regions. It is used to provide context for the narrative by identifying the specific areas where events occur or where people reside. For example, in the Gospel of Luke, περιοχή is used to describe the region surrounding the Jordan River, where John the Baptist conducted his ministry. This usage highlights the significance of the location in the unfolding of biblical events. Forms and Transliterations περιοχη περιοχή περιοχὴ περιοχην περιοχήν περιοχής perioche periochē periochḕLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |